Council - Committee of the Whole

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for May 4th, 2026 be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 12.5 County of Simcoe Letter re: Bill 100, The Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 Addition of the Motion for Item 14.2 Addition of the Staff Reports for Item 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 Addition - Update to Agenda Item 14.1 - CAO Power & Responsibilities By-law & Strong Mayor Power Provincial Amendment Comments to Ministry - Deputy Mayor Fryer Addition – Other Business Re: Georgian Meadows Stormwater Management Pond – Councillor Potts Addition – Notice of Motion Re: Agenda Item 12.5 – Deputy Mayor Fryer Addition – Other Business – Update from the OSUM Conference – Councillor Doherty Addition – Other Business– Update from FCM Re: Spring Economic Update – Councillor Jeffery Addition - Old or

THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held April 20, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held April 27, 2026, be approved as presented.

THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held April 20, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. T2026-03 2026 Amended Development Charges Background Study: Water Treatment Plant C2026-04 New Long Grass & Nuisance Weeds By-law (amended) P2026-13 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 4 Elm Street P2026-14 Collingwood Housing Incentives Pilot Program and Town-Owned Lands (amended) P2026-15 Tourism Collingwood Update Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards

THAT Staff Report C2026-07 , Land Acquisition: 14 Teskey Court, Collingwood, be received; AND THAT Council enact and pass a by-law for the acquisition of 14 Teskey Court, Collingwood, ON for the purpose of providing a connecting trail linkage between Findlay Drive and Teskey Court to advance the recommendations of the Cycling Plan and Active Transportation Framework.

THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 4th day of May, 2026.

THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.

WHEREAS Based on recommendation from the Collingwood Inquiry Report, Collingwood Council enacted By Law 2022-073 Chief Administrative Officer(CAO) Powers and Responsibilities for the Town of Collingwood; AND WHEREAS as also recommended BL2022-073 established as well Collingwood Council’s duties and responsibilities for their oversight role of the CAO as their employee; AND WHEREAS it is fact that the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act 2022, S.O. 2022, c.18(Bill3) initially has established that all newly designated Strong Mayors will have exclusive oversight of the CAO; AND WHEREAS the oversight of Collingwood’s CAO has not been delegated back to Council; AND WHEREAS based on the findings, received on April 20, 2026 as Consent Agenda (Item 12.5) from Miller Thompson LLP, indicate certain provisions of the current by-law will not be able to be enforced pertaining to Council oversight being revoked; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has posted O. Reg. 530/22 proposing Regulatory Amendments to Update Strong Mayor Designation and is seeking comment by May 17, 2026; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT BL2022-073 be amended to reflect both scenarios where a strong mayor maintains exclusive oversight of the CAO and where a strong mayor delegates to reinstate CAO oversight authority to Council. AND FURTHER THAT Collingwood Council provide comment on O. Reg. 530/22 amendments by May 17, 2026, proposed to being the following: Strong Mayor Powers CAO Oversight is automatically delegated back

REMOVE: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the OPP Detachment Board prioritize enforcement of loitering, nuisance behaviour, and unlawful activity in the Downtown and waterfront locations that can provide and ensure demonstrable reduction in such behaviour within 3 months; ADD: THAT Council send a letter to the OPP Detachment Board outlining the continuing unlawful activity being observed by residents predominantly in the Downtown area and waterfront locations, and further requesting that the OPP Detachment Board provide within their expertise any options or measures that would require further Council direction, advocacy or support to assist with positive change in the number of unlawful conditions specific to police authority being observed.

REMOVE: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the OPP Detachment Board prioritize enforcement of loitering, nuisance behaviour, and unlawful activity in the Downtown and waterfront locations that can provide and ensure demonstrable reduction in such behaviour within 3 months; ADD: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the OPP Detachment Board consider higher priority for regular patrols and enforcement of loitering, nuisance behaviour, and unlawful activity in the Downtown and waterfront locations that can provide and ensure demonstrable reduction in such behaviour.

MacCulloch REMOVE: AND THAT the OPP Detachment Board provide an update during their annual report to Council which is required prior to June 30th, outlining: Current patrol levels and deployment practices; and Enforcement strategies related to loitering, nuisance behaviour, and other applicable offences in public spaces;

MacCulloch ADD: AND THAT that Council direct the preparation of a staff report and update on the municipality’s enforcement options of nuisance and behaviours through the municipal by-law for such, with recommendations for any effective alternative initiatives to deter nuisance and behaviours not enforceable through policing nor included in any act or statute and thus not a crime or offence under any act.

Severed Motion #1 (as amended): WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood’s Community Based Strategic Plan supports a safe, inclusive, and compassionate community for residents, businesses, and visitors; and WHEREAS Council has a responsibility to ensure that public spaces are safe, accessible, and respectful, and that laws and bylaws are applied fairly when nuisance behaviour or public disorder occurs; and WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), through the community policing services provided under contract with the Town, and the OPP Detachment Board play important roles in community safety, crime prevention, and enforcement; and WHEREAS Council has identified ongoing concerns related to loitering, nuisance behaviour, and unlawful activity in public spaces that impact residents, businesses, and visitors; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the OPP Detachment Board consider higher priority for regular patrols and enforcement of loitering, nuisance behaviour, and unlawful activity in the Downtown and waterfront locations that can provide and ensure demonstrable reduction in such behaviour; AND THAT the OPP Detachment Board provide an update during their annual report to Council which is required prior to June 30th, outlining: Current patrol levels and deployment practices; and Enforcement strategies related to loitering, nuisance behaviour, and other applicable offences in public spaces; AND THAT Council direct the preparation of a staff report and update on the

Severed motion #2 WHEREAS Council recognizes that homelessness is a complex issue requiring coordinated action among social services, housing, health, and community safety partners; and BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Simcoe be requested to provide Council with an update on its current homelessness response initiatives, including how County services coordinate enforcement activities with outreach, diversion, day use shelter options, and additional supports, and to identify any areas where further Council advocacy or support may be beneficial; AND THAT staff report back to Council with an update from the Homelessness Roundtable, including input from relevant internal departments and external partner organizations, outlining: Emerging trends and concerns; Any options or measures that may require further Council direction or support; and Any safety issues related to encampments.

THAT Council herein move into Committee of the Whole Session.

THAT Staff Report C2026-05 , 2025 Annual Report of Non-Standard and Emergency Purchases, be received for information.

THAT Staff Report C202-08 , Updating the Policy on the Flag Protocol Policy and Public Awareness Campaigns, be received; AND THAT Council approve the updated and renaming of the Flag and Public Awareness Campaign (A0-2017-02) Policy, as attached.

THAT Staff Report PRC2026-03 , Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026-2030, be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026 - 2030 and that the financial implications of the Museum Master Plan be

THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 19, 2026 Minutes - Collingwood OPP Detachment Board - January 16, 2026 Minutes - Collingwood Public Library Board - March 26, 2026 Minutes - Museum Advisory Committee - November 20, 2025 Minutes - Museum Advisory Committee- March 19, 2026 Minutes - Museum Advisory Committee - April 16, 2026

THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the Provincial Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 and Regulatory Amendments to O. Reg 530/22.

MacCulloch THAT Council herein rise from Committee of the Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.

WHEREAS BILL 100: The Better Regional Governance Act 2026 is currently under consideration; AND WHEREA S Simcoe County Warden Clarke’s letter regarding the county wide position on Bill 100 is received by Collingwood Council May 4, 2026; AND WHEREAS the appointment of a Warden by the Province risks weakening local democratic principles by distancing County leadership from the communities it is intended to represent, particularly where such an appointee may lack lived experience, residence, or direct knowledge of Simcoe County; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Collingwood Council supports Warden Clarke’s correspondence; AND THAT Collingwood Council formally requests that the Province amend Bill 100 to Allow Simcoe County Council to retain authority to appoint/elect it’s own Warden/Chair; If Strong Mayor Power is provided to the Warden/Chair; (a) It doesn’t include the power to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer and Department Heads as set out under section 284.5 of the Municipal Act, 2001. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Members of Provincial Parliament, Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, AMO, Simcoe County Council and all lower tier municipalities within Simcoe County.

Severed motion #2 AND THAT Collingwood Council formally requests that the Province amend Bill 100 to: 2. If Strong Chair Power is provided to the Warden/Chair; (b) It doesn’t include the ability to assign other duties to the CAO AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Members of Provincial Parliament, Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, AMO, Simcoe County Council and all lower tier municipalities within Simcoe County.

THAT By-law No. 2026-036, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held May 4, 2026, be enacted and passed this 4th day of May, 2026.

THAT the Council meeting be hereby adjourned at 6:39 p.m.,

THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for May 4th, 2026 be adopted as amended:  Addition of Item 12.5 County of Simcoe Letter re: Bill 100, The Better Regional Governance Act, 2026  Addition of the Motion for Item 14.2  Addition of the Staff Reports for Item 15.2.1 and 15.2.2  Addition - Update to Agenda Item 14.1 - CAO Power & Responsibilities By-law & Strong Mayor Power Provincial Amendment Comments to Ministry - Deputy Mayor Fryer  Addition – Other Business Re: Georgian Meadows Stormwater Management Pond – Councillor Potts  Addition – Notice of Motion Re: Agenda Item 12.5 – Deputy Mayor Fryer  Addition – Other Business – Update from the OSUM Conference – Councillor Doherty  Addition – Other Business– Update from FCM Re: Spring Economic Update – Councillor Jeffery  Addition - Old or Deferred Business - Item of Personal Privilege – Councillor Baines

REMOVE: AND THAT the OPP Detachment Board provide an update during their annual report to Council which is required prior to June 30th, outlining:  Current patrol levels and deployment practices; and  Enforcement strategies related to loitering, nuisance behaviour, and other applicable offences in public spaces;

ADD: AND THAT that Council direct the preparation of a staff report and update on the municipality’s enforcement options of nuisance and behaviours through the municipal by-law for such, with recommendations for any effective alternative initiatives to deter nuisance and behaviours not enforceable through policing nor included in any act or statute and thus not a crime or offence under any act.

THAT Staff Report PRC2026-03, Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026-2030, be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026 - 2030 and that the financial implications of the Museum Master Plan be referred to future budget deliberations.

THAT Council herein rise from Committee of the Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.

WHEREAS BILL 100: The Better Regional Governance Act 2026 is currently under consideration; AND WHEREAS Simcoe County Warden Clarke’s letter regarding the county wide position on Bill 100 is received by Collingwood Council May 4, 2026; AND WHEREAS the appointment of a Warden by the Province risks weakening local democratic principles by distancing County leadership from the communities it is intended to represent, particularly where such an appointee may lack lived experience, residence, or direct knowledge of Simcoe County; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Collingwood Council supports Warden Clarke’s correspondence; AND THAT Collingwood Council formally requests that the Province amend Bill 100 to 1. Allow Simcoe County Council to retain authority to appoint/elect it’s own Warden/Chair; 2. If Strong Mayor Power is provided to the Warden/Chair;(a) It doesn’t include the power to appoint the Chief Administrative Officer and Department Heads as set out under section 284.5 of the Municipal Act, 2001. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Members of Provincial Parliament, Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, AMO, Simcoe County Council and all lower tier municipalities within Simcoe County.